Amen.

Then all of them in order kneeling before the Bishop, he shall lay his hands upon the head of every one severally, saying,

venient to be observed; to the end LORD, with the spirit of thy holy that children, being now come to the fear, now and for ever. years of discretion, and having learned what their godfathers and godmothers premised for them in baptism, may themselves, with their own DEFEND, O LORD, this thy child mouth and consent, openly before the Church ratify and confirm the same; venly grace; that he may continue Lor, this thy servant] with thy hea. and also promise, that, by the grace thine for ever, and daily increase in of Gon, they will evermore endeavor themselves faithfully to observe suchy HOLY SPIRIT more and more, until he come unto thy everlasting things as they, by their own confeskingdom. Amen. sion, have assented unto.

Then shall the Bishop say,

Then shall the Bishop say,
The LORD be with you.
Ans. And with thy Spirit.

All kneeling down, the Bishop shall add,
Let us pray.

DO ye here, in the presence of GOD, and of this congregation, renew the solemn promise and vow that ye made, or that was made in your name, at your baptisin; ratifying and conOUR Father, who art in heaven, firming the same; and acknowledg. ing yourselves bound to believe and Hallowed be thy Name; Thy king. to do all those things which ye then dom come; Thy will be done on undertook, or your sponsors then un-earth, as it is in heaven; Give us dertook for you?

And every one shall audibly answer
I do.

Bishop.
OUR help is in the name of the
LORD;

Ans. Who hath made heaven and earth.

Bishop. Blessed be the name of the LORD;

Ans. Henceforth, world without

end.

Bishop. LORD hear our prayer; Ans. And let our cry come unto thes.

this day our daily bread; And for give us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But de liver us from evil. Amen.

And these Collects.

who makest us both to will and to do ALMIGHTY and everlasting GOD, ceptable unto thy divine majesty; we those things which are good, and acthee for these thy servants, upon make our humble supplications unto whom, after the example of thy holy apostles, we have now laid our hands; to certify them, by this sign, of thy favor and gracious goodness toward beseech thee, ever be over them: Let them. Let thy Fatherly hand, we thy HOLY SPIRIT ever be with them: and so lead them in the knowledge and obedience of thy word, that in the end they may obtain everlasting life, through our Lord JESUS CHRIST; who, with thee and the HOLY GHOST, liveth and reigneth ever one GOD, world without end. Amen.

Bishop. Let us pray. ALMIGHTY and everliving GOD, who hast vouchsafed to regenerate these thy servants by water and the HOLY GHOST, and hast given unto hem forgiveness of all their sins; strengthen them, we beseech thee, O LORD, with the HOLY GHOST, the Comforter; and daily increase in them thy manifold gifts of grace; the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and ghostly O ALMIGHTY LORD, and everstrength, the spirit of knowledge and lasting GOD, vouchsafe, we beseech true godliness; and fill them, O thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern,

The laws respecting Matrimony, whether by publishing the Bans in churches, or by License, being different in the several States; every Minister is left to the direction of those laws, in every thing that regards the civil contract between the parties.

And when the Bans are published, it shall be in the following form:-I publish the Bans of Marriage between M. of, and N. of. If any of you know cause or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined together in holy Matrimony, ye are to declare it [This is the first, second, or third time of asking.]

At the day and time appointed for Solemniza- otherwise than as GOD's word doth tion of Matrimony, the persons to be married allow, their inarriage is not lawful.

shall come into the body of the church, or shail be ready in some proper house, with their friends and neighbors; and there standing together, the man on the right hand, and the woman on the left, the Minister shall say,

The Minister, if he shall have reason to doubt of the lawfulness of the proposed Marriage, may demand sufficient surety for his indemni fication; but if no impediment shall be alleged, DEARLY beloved, we are gathered or suspected, the Minister shall say to the Man, together here in the sight of GOD, and M. WILT thou have this woman in the face of this company, to join to to thy wedded wife, to live together gether this man and this woman in after GOD's ordinance, in the holy holy matrimony; which is commend- estate of matrimony? Wilt thou love ed of St. Paul to be honorable among her, comfort her, honor, and keep all men; and therefore is not by any her, in sickness and in health; and, to be entered into unadvisedly or forsaking all others, keep thee only lightly; but reverently, discreetly, unto her, so long as ye both shall live? advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of GOD. Into this holy estat, these two persons present come now to be joined. If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else

hereafter for ever hold his

peace.

And also speaking unto the persons who are to be married, he shall say,

I will.

The man shall answer,

Then the Minister shall say unto the woman,

N. WILT thou have this man to

thy wedded husband, to live together after GOD's ordinance, in the holy estate of matrimony? Wilt thou obey him, and serve him, love, honor, and keep him, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both

shall live?

The woman shall answer,

I REQUIRE and charge you both (as ye will answer at the dreadful day of judgment, when the secrets of all hearts shall be disclosed) that if either of you know any impediment, why ye may not be lawfully joined together in matrimony, ye do now confess it for be ye well assured, Who giveth this woman to be mar. that if any persons are joined together ried to this man?

I will.

Then shall the Minister say,

Then shall they give their troth to each other lead us not into tempation; But deliver us from evil. Amen.

in this manner:

The Minister receiving the woman at her father's or friend's hands, shall cause the man with his right hand to take the woman by her right hand, and to say after him as followeth :

I M. take thee N. to my wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till 'death us do part, according to GOD's holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my troth.

Then shall they loose their hands, and the woman with her right hand taking the man by his right hand, shall likewise say after the Minister,

O ETERNAL GOD, Creator and Preserver of all mankind, giver of all lasting life; send thy blessing upon spiritual grace, the author of ever. these thy servants, this man and this woman, whom we bless in thy name; that as Isaac and Rebecca lived faithfully together, so these persons may surely perform and keep the vow and covenant betwixt them made, (whereof this ring given and received is a token and pledge) and may ever remain in perfect love and peace together, and live according to thy laws, through JESUS CHRIST Our Lord.

Amen.

1 N. take thee M. to my wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, cherish, and together, let no man put asunder. obey, till death us do part, according to GOD's holy ordinance; and thereto I give thee my troth.

Then shall the Minister join their right hands together, and say,

Then shall they again loose their hands; and the man shall give unto the woman a ring. And the Minister taking the ring shall deliver it unto the man, to put it upon the fourth finger of the woman's left hand. And the man holding the ring there, and taught by the Minister,

shall say,

Those whom GOD hath joined to.

Then shall the Minister speak unto the company:

FORASMUCH as M. and N. have consented together in holy wedlock, and have witnessed the same before GOD and this company, and thereto have given and pledged their troth, each to the other, and have declared WITH this ring I thee wed, and the same by giving and receiving a with all my worldly goods I thee en-ring, and by joining hands; I dow: In the name of the FATHER, nounce, that they are man and wife; and of the SON, and of the HOLY in the name of the FATHER, and of GHOST. Amen. the SON, and of the HOLY GHOST. Amen.

Then the man leaving the ring upon the fourth finger of the woman's left hand, the Minister shall say,

Let us pray.

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And the Minister shall add this blessing: GOD the FATHER, GOD the SON, GOD the HOLY GHOST, bless, preOUR Father, who art in heaven; serve, and keep you: The Lord merHallowed be thy Name; Thy king-cifully with his favor look upon you, dom come; Thy will be done on and fill you with all spiritual beneearth, as it is in heaven; Give us diction and grace; that ye may so this day our daily bread; And for- live together in this life, that in the give us our trespasses, as we forgive world to come ye may have life ever. those who trespass against us; And lasting. Amen.

FOR

THE VISITATION OF THE SICK.

When any person is sick, notice shall be given thereof to the Minister of the Parish; who, coming into the sick person's house, shall say, PEACE be to this house, and to all that dwell in it.

When he cometh into the sick man's presence,

he shall say, kneeling down,

REMEMBER not, LORD, our iniquities, nor the iniquities of our forefathers; Spare us, good LORD, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood; and be not angry with us for ever. Ans. Spare us, good LORD.

Then the Minister shall say,

Let us pray.

LORD, have mercy upon us. CHRIST, have mercy upon us. LORD, have mercy upon us. OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And for give us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen.

of thy mercy; give him comfort and sure confidence in thee; defend him from the danger of the enemy; and keep him in perpetual peace and safety, through JESUS CHRIST OU Lord. Amen.

HEAR us, Almighty and most merciful GOD and Saviour: extend thy accustomed goodness to this thy servant, who is grieved with sickness. Sanctify, we beseech thee, this thy fatherly correction to him; that the sense of his weakness may add strength to his faith, and seriousness to his repentance: that if it shall be thy good pleasure to restore him to his former health he may lead the residue of his life in thy fear, and to thy glory: or else give him grace so painful life ended, he may dwell with to take thy visitation, that after this thee in life everlasting, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.

Then shall the Minister exhort the sick person

after this form, or other like.

DEARLY beloved, know this, that ALMIGHTY GOD is the LORD of life and death, and of all things to them pertaining; as youth, strength, health, age, weakness, and sickness. Where fore, whatsoever your sickness be, know you certainly that it is GOD'S de-visitation. And for what cause soever

Min. O LORD, save thy servant; Ans. Who putteth his trust in thee. Min. Send him help from thy holy place;

Ans. And evermore mightily fend him.

Min. Let the enemy have no vantage of him;

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Ans. Nor the wicked approach to hurt him.

Min. Be unto him, O LORD, strong tower,

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Ans. From the face of his enemy. Min. O LORD, hear our prayers; Ans. And let our cry come unto thee.

Minister.

O LORD, look down from heaven, behold, visit, and relieve this thy servant. Look upon him with the eyes

this sickness be sent unto you; whether it be to try your patience for the example of others, and that your faith may be found, in the day of the LORD, laudable, glorious, and honorable, to the increase of glory and end. less felicity; or else it be sent unto you to correct and amend in you whatsoever doth offend the eyes of your heavenly Father; know you certainly, that if you truly repent you of your sins, and bear your sickness patiently, trusting in GOD's mercy, for his dear Son JESUS CHRIST'S sake, and render unto him humble (142)

If the person visited be very sick, then the Minister may end his Exhortation in this place, or else proceed:

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the Faith, saying thus:

DOST thou believe in GOD the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven

and earth?

thanks for his fatherly visitation, sub-unto Geo in your baptism. And mitting yourself wholly unto his will, forasmuch as after this life there it shall turn to your profit, and help is an account to be given unto the you forward in the right way that righteous Judge, by whom all must leadeth unto everlasting life. be judged, without respect of persons; I require you to examine yourself, and your estate, both toward Go and man; so that, accusing and TAKE therefore in good part the condemning yourself for your own chastisement of the LORD: for, as faults, you may find mercy at our Saint Paul saith in the twelfth chap-heavenly Father's hand for CHRIST'S ter to the Hebrews, Whom the LORD sake, and not be accused and con loveth he chasteneth, and scourget demned in that fearful judgment. every son whom he receiveth. Ife Therefore I shall rehearse to you the endure chastening, GOD dealeth with articles of our faith; that you may you as with sons: for what son is he know whether you do believe as a whom the father chasteneth ne? But Christian man should, or no. if ye be without chastisement where Here the Minister hall rehearse the articles of of all are partakers, then are ye tards, and not sons. Furthermore, we have had fathers our flesh, which corrected and we gave us, them reverence: shal we not much rather be in subjecion unto the Father of spirits, and live? For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. These words, good brother, are written in holy Scripture, for our comfort and instruction; that we should patiently, and with thanksgiving, bear our heavenly Father's correction, whensoever, by any manner of adversity, it shall please his gracious goodness to visit us. And dost thou believe in the HOLY And there should be no greater com- GHOST; The holy catholic Church; fort to Christian persons, than to be The communion of saints: The remade like unto CHRIST, by suffering raission of sins; The resurrection of patiently adversities, troubles, and the flesh; and everlasting life after sicknesses. For he himself went not up to joy, but first he suffered pain: he entered not into his glory, before he was crucified. So truly our way I to eternal joy, is to suffer here with CHRIST; and our door to enter into eternal life, is gladly to die with CHRIST; that we may rise again from death, and dwell with him in everlasting life. Now, therefore, taking your sickness, which is thus profitable for you, patiently, I exhort you in the name of GOD, to remember the profession which you made

And in JESUS CHRIST his only. begotten Son our Lord? And that he was conceived by the HOLY GHOST, born of the Virgin Mary; that he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; that he went down into hell, and also did rise again the third day; that he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of GOD the Father Almighty; and from thence shall come again at the end of the world, to judge the quick and the dead?

death?

The sick person shall answer, All this I steadfastly believe. Then shall the Minister examine whether he repent him truly of his sins, and be in charity with all the world; exhorting him to forgive, from the bottom of his heart, all persons that have offended him; and if he hath offended any other, to ask them forgiveness; and where he hath done injury or wrong to any man, that be make amends to the uttermost of his power. And if he hath not before disposed of his goods, let him then be admonished to make his Will, and to declare his debts, what he oweth, and what is cwing unto him, for the better discharg ing of his conscience, and the quietness of his Executors. But men should often be put in remembrance to take order for the settling of their temporal estates, whilst they are in healtai